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Ministry of External Affairs
NALGONDA POPSK IN TELANGANA STATE TO START FULL-FLEDGED OPERATIONS FROM 4th OCTOBER, 2018 PROCESSING OF APPLICATION WILL COMPLETE ON THE SAME DAY ITSELF
Post Office Passport Seva Kendras  at Nalgonda situated at Head Post Office, Nalgonda has been successfully shifted to online mode. Since its inauguration in March, 2018 POPSK, Nalgonda was running in “Camp Mode” where the applicants had to wait for 7-10 days before their files could be fully processed. . To avoid such delay, the POPSK, Nalgonda will be functioning in PSP online mode with effect from 04-10-2018. Processing of all applications submitted at POPSKs will be completed on the same day itself on par with other Passport Seva Kendras  in the state.
Passport applicants from Nalgonda and surrounding areas are requested to note the change and make best use of the facility.
Ministry of Finance
CGST Navi Mumbai arrests keypersons of six firms for availing input tax credit of Rs 5 crores using bogus invoices
: Mumbai, August 25, 2023
The proprietor and keypersons handling the business activities of six firms have been arrested by CGST, Navi Mumbai today, on the charges of availing/ utilizing/ passing on fake Input Tax Credit  which was received from bogus/fake entities amounting to Rs 5.01 Crores. The total amount of bogus invoices involved is approximately Rs. 30 crores, without actual supply of goods or services. These six firms are M/s Bluesky Trading Company , M/s Scorpion Enterprises, , M/s C A Traders , M/s Amrut Traders Impex , M/s Sona Trading Company  and M/s Shree Satyam Trading Company .
A team of officers of Anti-Evasion, CGST & Central Excise, Navi Mumbai, conducted enquiry against the aforesaid firms.
These firms have availed and utilized ITC of Rs. 5.01 crores which has been received from bogus/fake entities on the strength of bogus invoices received and passed on the same.
As per the provisions of Section 132  &  of the CGST Act, 2017, if taxpayer issues invoices and/or bills without supply of goods or services or both leading to wrongful availment or utilization of input tax credit, or avails input tax credit using such invoice or bill, the Section 132 renders the taxpayer punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years and with fine. Further, as per Section 132 offences specified supra are cognizable and non-bailable. The above accused has been arrested under Section 69  of the Central Goods and Services Act, 2017 for committal of offences under Section 132  &  of the said Act and was produced before the Judicial Magistrate First class, Vashi at Belapur today  and has been sent on judicial custody for 14 days.
This case is a part of Anti-Evasion drive launched by CGST, Mumbai Zone, against the fraudsters and tax evaders, creating unhealthy competition for compliant taxpayers and defrauding the Government exchequer, informed Commissioner, CGST and Central Excise, Navi Mumbai Commissionerate, Shri Prabhat Kumar.SC/PK Source: CGST Mumbai Zone
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Ground Water Management and Regulation Scheme
Ground Water Management and Regulation  Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme, which is being implemented since 2007-08 by the Central Ground Water Board . Major activities being taken up under the scheme include aquifer mapping for the entire country and other routine activities of CGWB such as ground water level and quality monitoring on regular basis, assessment of dynamic ground water resources as per laid down periodicity in collaboration with States/UTs, regulation and control of ground water withdrawal in certain States/UTs, taking up few demonstrative recharge projects in selected water stressed areas, strengthening of scientific infrastructure for technological upgradation etc.
One of the main activities under the scheme is National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme  which is being implemented with the objectives to delineate and characterize the aquifers and develop plans for ground water management. Nearly 25 Lakh Sq Km of area of the country has been identified for coverage under the NAQUIM studies and so far, nearly 22 Lakh Sq Km has been covered. Further, with respect to Rajasthan, out of an area of 3.34 Lakh Sq Km, 3.18 Lakh Sq Km has been covered. The remaining areas of the country are targeted to be covered by March 2023. State wise areas covered under NAQUIM are given at Annexure. Further, aquifer maps and management plans are being shared with the State agencies for suitable demand side and supply side interventions.
Year-wise funds allocated and utilized under the scheme during the last three years and the current year are given as under:
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Year wise funds allocated and utilized
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Expenditure

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2019-20
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257.41
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251.33
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2020-21
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140.80
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138.06
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2021-22
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180.24
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180.19
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2022-23
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390.00
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This information was given by the Minister of State, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Assam
The Income Tax Department carried out search and survey action on 08/01/2021 in the cases of renowned Doctors/Medical professionals of Assam. The search and survey actions were carried out at 29 locations in Guwahati, Nalbari and Dibrugarh in Assam.
The main allegations against the groups were that they had grossly understated their medical receipts both in their individual capacities and the turnovers in their hospitals/nursing homes, diagnostic centres and pharmaceutical business.
During the course of the search & seizure operation, it has been established that the groups engage in out-of-books transactions. Many documents and cash receipt slips were found which highlight the hugely suppressed turnover in the case of medical professionals and their hospitals/clinics. The quantum of suppressed turnover detected in few cases alone appears to be upward of Rs. 50-60 crore. Further, the net profit shown in the medical/pharma business is also extremely low.
Total cash of approximately Rs. 7.54 crore was seized by the Department from various residential and business premises of the medical professionals and their allied business, with an amount of Rs. 1.76 crore cash seizure from a distant town of Nalbari in Assam. The cash seized was found to be unexplained in the hands of various hospitals and medical professionals. Papers of huge parcels of land/immovable assets purchased in cash were also seized. Hand written notes/diaries of investments made in immovable assets in cash of around Rs. 20 crore were also seized. The cash generated was found to be diverted in building of new hospitals, reconstruction of nursing homes and acquisition of undisclosed assets.
During the course of the search action, it was found that huge amount of Kachha Cash receipts and transaction were made outside the regular books of accounts, In one such case, it was found that an amount close to Rs. 20 crore was undisclosed.
Further, daily receipts were found to be digitally maintained in Excel/hard disk at Medical clinics that had not been recorded in the books of accounts. In the case of another assessee, the annual receipts were approximately Rs. 15-20 crore, while in the audited books, he had shown the gross receipt of around Rs.5 crore only. Hence, it is apparent that in the case of this particular assessee, suppression for each year should be around Rs.10-15 crore.
In all, unexplained investment/receipts/expenses exceeding Rs. 100 crore has been unearthed due to the search & seizure action.
Further investigations are in progress.
Ministry of Finance
Investigations in cases of ‘Paradise Papers’ to be monitored through reconstituted Multi Agency Group
Revelations made today in the media under the name ‘Paradise Papers’ [based upon expose done by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists ] indicate that out of 180 countries represented in the data of offshore entities held by persons of different nationalities, India ranks 19th in terms of number of names. 714 Indians reportedly appear in the tally. The Paradise Papers include nearly 7 million loan agreements, financial statements, emails, trust deeds and other paperwork over nearly 50 years from inside Appleby, a prestigious offshore law firm with offices in Bermuda and beyond. The leaked documents include files from the smaller, family-owned trust company, Asiaciti , and from company registries in 19 secrecy jurisdictions.
Names of only a few Indians  have appeared so far in the media. Even the ICIJ website  has not yet released the names and other particulars of all the entities. The website of ICIJ suggests that information will be released in phases and structured data connected to the Paradise Papers investigation will be released only in the coming weeks on its Offshore Leaks Database.
The Investigation units of the Income Tax Department  have been alerted to take note of revelations for immediate appropriate action. It has been reported that many cases of offshore entities are already under investigation on fast track. As soon as further information surfaces, swift action as per law will follow.
Further, the Government has directed that investigations in cases of Paradise Papers will be monitored through a reconstituted Multi Agency Group, headed by the Chairman, CBDT, having representatives from CBDT, ED, RBI & FIU.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Home Affairs authorizes Engineering Wings of CAPFs to execute construction works
MHA has issued orders, authorizing the Engineering Wings of CAPFs to function as Public works organizations. This will enable them execute construction works upto Rs. 15 crore for execution of Major Works and Rs.1 crore for Minor Repair Works. This power will be exercised by the Technical Officers with requisite technical qualifications/experience, as provided in the Recruitment Rules and subject to observance of CPWD Manual.
This would result in speedy execution of important Projects and will go a long way in solving the problem of delay in execution of the construction works of the CAPFs. The construction works of the CAPFs are widespread, mostly in remote areas. Now, with the Engineering Wings of CAPFs being authorized to execute works, the CAPFs will be able to construct their essential infrastructure like Barracks, Border Out Posts  and other security infrastructure on their own.
CAPFs have significant presence in high altitude and inhospitable terrain, where they were experiencing difficulties in developing and maintaining authorized infrastructure due to meager presence of Public works organizations in such areas. The Ministry of Home Affairs, therefore, undertook an exercise to empower the CAPFs to execute construction works on their own, with the help of their Engineering Wings, which have many qualified technical officers, who are capable of rendering technical service. The Central Armed Police Forces  had been sanctioned Engineering Wings but as per the extant General Finance Rules , they were unable to execute works on their own, making them dependant on CPWD/other Public Works Organizations . This decision would go a long way in improving satisfaction of essential infrastructure for improving living conditions and operational capability of the Central Armed Police Forces.
Vice President's Secretariat
In a historic move, the Chairman constitutes all-women panel of Vice-Chairpersons in Rajya Sabha
13 women Members nominated to panel as the RS discusses the Nari Shakti Vandan Vidheyak 2023
In a historic move, the Vice-President & Chairman Rajya Sabha, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar, reconstituted the panel of Vice-Chairpersons comprising 13 women RS Members for the day as Rajya Sabha discusses the Nari Shakti Vandan Vidheyak Bill, 2023.
The Vice-President emphasized that their presence on the chair would send a powerful message to the world at large and it would symbolize that they held a ‘commanding position’ during this epochal moment of change.
The details of the women Rajya Sabha Members nominated to the Panel of Vice-Chairpersons are as under:
1. Shrimati P. T. Usha 
2. Shrimati S. Phangnon Konyak 
3. Shrimati Jaya Bachchan 
4. Ms. Saroj Pandey 
5. Shrimati Rajani Ashokrao Patil 
6. Dr. Fauzia Khan 
7. Ms. Dola Sen 
8. Ms. Indu Bala Goswami 
9. Dr. Kanimozhi NVN Somu 
10. Ms. Kavita Patidar 
11. Shrimati Mahua Maji 
12. Dr. Kalpana Saini 
13. Shrimati Sulata Deo
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Department of Fisheries implements two significant schemes to supplement the efforts of States/UTs for promotion and development of fisheries
 Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana  and Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund . Under PMMSY during last two financial years  and the current financial year  Department of Fisheries has accorded approvals to the proposals of 35 States/Union Territories and other Implementing agencies amounting to Rs. 12065.89 crores with central share of Rs. 4555.68 crore and Rs. 2166.36 crore has been released to various States/UTs benefitting 10.21 lakh beneficiaries. Under FIDF, 121 proposals worth Rs. 5,558.44 crores have been approved to various eligible entities including State/UTs and private individual entrepreneurs.
In the year 2018-19, Kisan Credit Card  facility has been extended to fishers and fish farmers to meet their working capital requirement. The Reserve Bank of India vide circular FIDD.CO.FSD. BC.12/05.05.010/2018-19 dated 4th February 2019 has issued the guidelines for KCC facility to fisheries sector for their working capital requirements wherein farmers either individual or joint borrower, Joint Liability Groups or Self Help Groups including tenant farmers having owned/rented/ leased sheds are eligible for getting benefits under the scheme. Further, Reserve Bank of India vide circular FIDD.CO.FSD. BC.10/05.02.001/2019- 20 dated 26th August 2019 has extended the benefits of Interest Subvention at 2% and Prompt Repayment Incentive  at 3% to fisheries sector  to meet their working capital needs under the KCC scheme. Till date, 1,30,498 KCCs have been issued to fishers and fish farmers in the country.
This information was given by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
13 Brigs MNS work study conference held to formulate ways & means to achieve health care solutions
With globalisation and growing complexity of scientific and technical advancement, nursing faces tremendous challenges. The 13 Brigs MNS work study conference was held at Army hospital  here on December 5-6, 2019 to provide a platform for the stalwarts of Military Nursing Service  to formulate ways and means to achieve perfect health care solutions.
The conference was held under the aegis of Adjutant General Lt Gen Arvind Dutta and Director General Medical Services  Lt Gen R S Grewal at Army hospital . The conference has been organised annually since 2006 with the aim to discuss relevant nursing issues which may have direct or indirect impact on comprehensive patient care.
Additional Director General Military Nursing Service Maj Gen Joyce Gladys Roach, brigs from all commands and other senior military officials participated in the event.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Modernisation and upgradation work being undertaken at Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Mangaluru airports
100 airports to be developed by 2024 under the RCS UDAN infrastructure scheme.
Upgradation/ Modernization of airports is a continuous process and is undertaken by Airports Authority of India  and other Airport Operators from time to time depending on the availability of land, commercial viability, socio-economic considerations, traffic demand / willingness of airlines to operate to/from such airports. AAI and other Airport Operators have targeted capital outlay of approximately Rs. 98,000 crore in the airport sector across India by 2025 for construction of Greenfield Airports and new terminals, expansion and modernization of existing terminals and strengthening of runways, among other activities. Out of this, more than Rs. 25000 crore capital expenditure is being incurred by AAI and the remaining by private airport operators/developers.
Development of new airports during the next five years include construction of Greenfield Airports at Navi Mumbai in Maharashtra, Vijayapura, Hassan and Shivamogga in Karnataka, Noida  in Uttar Pradesh, Dholera and Hirasar in Gujarat, and Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh. Further, modernisation and upgradation work at existing Brownfield Airports include the development works being undertaken at Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Mangaluru airports. The Government has also planned to develop 100 airports by 2024 under the Regional Connectivity scheme - Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik  infrastructure scheme.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation Gen.  V. K. Singh,  in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 107.70 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 12,729 new cases in the last 24 hours
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.23%; Highest since March 2020
- 12,165 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,37,24,959
- Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.43%; Lowest since March 2020
- India's Active caseload stands at 1,48,922
- Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 32 days
- Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 2% for last 42 days
- 61.30 cr Total Tests conducted so far
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Ministry of Culture
The Kumbh contributes to infrastructure Development at Prayagraj City
Kumbh and Mahakumbh have always proved very significant contributors to the Prayagraj district in terms of infrastructure development and growth in civic amenities. But this year Prayagraj Kumbh has changed the face of entire city and suburbs. Investment of crores for the infrastructure development in the town by Prayagraj Development Authority has not only widened most of the roads particularly Sangam, Public places and historical buildings bound roads but has also beautified most of the squares. Ths squares have been left with artistic sculptures and statues. Encroachments occupying the roads for last several years have been removed amicably and even religious constructions on the roads have been removed without any trouble. Vehicular Transport has been strengthend and roads have been freed from traffic jams due to removal of encroachments. About 3000 encroachments have been removed from about 65 roads in different parts of the Prayagraj town. These illegal constructions were continuing for last several years. About 150 kilometres of road has been constructed in the city area under the drive to widen roads. Connectivity from all railway and bus stations and Airport has been strengthened connecting most parts of the city. About five over bridges have been constructed in view of the Kumbh at different places and it has smoothened road traffic at railway crossings and places like Allahabad High Court. A new civil Airport has come to facilitate the visiting devotees and tourists. Newly constructed Airport has linked Prayagraj to several important cities including Kolkata, Nagpur, Indore, Lucknow, New Delhi, Bengluru, Ahmadabad, Dehradun and Patna with Air services.
Most of the Railway stations including Allahabad Jn, Allahabad City , Jhunsi Prayag, Prayagghat, Naini, Daraganj and Subedarganj located in Prayagraj city have not only been facelifted but added remarkable civic amenities. It includes construction of new platforms, foot bridges connecting all platforms,slopes at platforms, installations of lifts.
Prayagraj Development Authority PDA has invested about 300 crore of rupees for betterment of infrastructure and civic amenities in the city. It’s Vice Chairman Bhanu Chandra Goswami IAS said that all the roads have been provided proper drainage and international standard has been followed in the beautification of roads and squares. He expressed confidence that betterment in infrastructure not only facilitates Kumbh devotees but will also attract tourists in good numbers in coming years. He said several projects are in pipeline including construction of a auditorium, township in arail area and construction of a road for better connectivity to airport.
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Prime Minister's Office
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh calls on Prime Minister
Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today.
The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted;
“Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri @SukhuSukhvinder, met Prime Minister @narendramodi.
@CMOFFICEHP”
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Shri Anupam Kher resigns due to his international shooting commitments.
Col Rathore thanks Shri Kher for his services.
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has received letter from Shri Anupam Kher, Chairperson, Film & Television Institute of India, Pune in which Shri Kher has intimated his upcoming international shooting commitments. Due to those commitments, Shri Kher has informed that he will not be present in the country for nearly nine months between 2018-19. He feels that it will not be possible for him to discharge his responsibilities as Chairperson, FTII due to his commitments.
Acknowledging Shri Kher’s pre-occupations and requirement of time that the post demands, the Ministry has accepted his resignation. Information & Broadcasting Minister, Col Rajyavardhan Rathore thanked Shri Anupam Kher for steering FTII with such acumen and empathy. His stature, erudition and goodwill among the film fraternity contributed to the standing of the Institute.
The Minister wished Shri Anupam Kher the best in all his future endeavours and expressed delight about him representing India as a Cultural Ambassador in the international domain. The Ministry will continue to rely on his experience and advice Shri Rathore added.
Ministry of Power
NTPC to bring down cost of coal at Kudgi with a newly constructed bridge
NTPC Ltd, a central PSU under Ministry of Power and India’s largest power generation company, would be able to reduce the transportation cost of coal to fuel to its NTPC Kudgi Super thermal power station in Karnataka, to around Rs 200-500 per metric tonnes  thereby bringing down the cost of electricity generation, the transit time will also be reduced by 8-15 hours.
As per a statement issued by NTPC Ltd, the newly constructed 670 meter longest bridge in South Western railway is beneficial to NTPC Kudgi as it helps in reducing the cost of generation of electricity and it also helps the railways by handling more material with the available infrastructure. Besides, with the availability of double lines, travel time from Sholapur in Maharashtra to Gadag in Karnataka will be reduced, saving time for the passengers.
NTPC has provided assistance on doubling of the lines on the existing tracks from Hotgi, Maharashtra to Kudgi, Karnataka  and provided support in the construction of two bridges on the river Bhima.
Currently, a bridge of more than 50-years restricts haulage of heavy loaded goods, whereby most of the traffic is being diverted through the Guntakal to Bellary-Gadag route. NTPC is awaiting for the final approval from the South Western Railway and will start the operations as soon as it gets clearance.